US-Iran peace deal brings relief, but India turns to a risk at homeIndia just got a near-term macroeconomic breather from a US-Iran peace deal. However, early monsoon weakness and potential El Niño conditio...
15 Jun, 2026, 04.58 PM IST
What is El Niño and how does it affect India? Could it bring a drought-like monsoon and higher grocery bills?El Niño conditions are now active in the equatorial Pacific Ocean, raising concerns for India's monsoon. Warmer Pacific waters disrupt weat...
13 Jun, 2026, 10.13 AM IST
Thali costs climb in May: Crisil reportHome-cooked vegetarian and non-vegetarian thalis saw a 5% and 7% price increase in May, respectively, due to rising costs of tomatoes, vege...
04 Jun, 2026, 12.14 AM IST
Consumers unlikely to see major impact on food prices over next 2-3 months: Consumer Affairs SecyThe government is closely monitoring the prices of essential food commodities. At present, prices have remained stable and largely range-bo...
26 May, 2026, 09.49 AM IST
Petrol, diesel price hike impact: From milk, onions, Blinkit deliveries to Uber fares & others, here's all that may get costlierPetrol, diesel price hike impact: Centre’s Rs 3 per litre hike in petrol and diesel prices may not feel massive immediately, but its ripple...
15 May, 2026, 12.00 PM IST
Bayer strengthens its phygital connect with Indian farmers as FarmRise app reaches 5 million usersThe initiative also includes digital marketplaces, satellite-based insights for risk protection, and AI-powered advisory, aiming to enhance...
13 May, 2026, 02.09 PM IST
India's retail inflation edges up to 3.48% in April as food prices firm upIndia's retail inflation saw a slight increase to 3.48 percent in April. This rise was primarily due to higher food prices. However, the ov...
12 May, 2026, 05.44 PM IST
Thali costs rise in April on higher tomato, vegetable oil, LPG pricesHome-cooked vegetarian and non-vegetarian thali costs rose 2% year-on-year in April, primarily due to increased prices of tomatoes, vegetab...
08 May, 2026, 04.28 PM IST
India–New Zealand $20 billion FTA: List of sectors set to gain ground as the deal kicks inIndia and New Zealand have signed a Free Trade Agreement. This pact offers zero-duty access for most Indian exports. Key sectors like texti...
28 Apr, 2026, 06.46 PM IST
Non-vegetarian thali cost drops 1% in March; Vegetarian thali prices remain stable: Crisil ReportThe cost of a home-cooked non-vegetarian thali fell 1% year-on-year in March 2026, while vegetarian meal costs remained unchanged, as cheap...
07 Apr, 2026, 08.52 AM IST
Removal of 20pc export duty on onion to boost farmers' income: Agriculture MinisterThe government's decision to remove the 20 per cent customs duty on onion exports starting April 1 aims to enhance farmers' income by allow...
24 Mar, 2025, 02.21 PM IST
Govt to buy 1,650 tonnes of onions from traders for BangladeshThis will be the first official export of the key kitchen staple from India in more than three months since the country banned its export f...
18 Mar, 2024, 12.12 AM IST
Why have onion prices crashed in the past three weeks?The Indian government's decision to ban onion exports until March 2024 resulted in a drastic 60% price decline in less than three weeks. Th...
02 Jan, 2024, 02.42 PM IST
Onion prices to calm down from Nov onwards: Niti Aayog memberTo keep a lid on prices, the Centre is offloading onion from its buffer stock through agencies like Nafed, NCCF and Mother Dairy's Safal ou...
26 Sep, 2019, 04.29 PM IST
AAP alleges 'irregularities' by NAFED in procuring onionsThe party also questioned the non-inclusion of Delhi in the NAFED list of cities which were to benefit from the onion supply scheme at reas...
22 Aug, 2015, 09.45 PM IST
Sharad Pawar not in favour of onion export banAgriculture Minister Sharad Pawar is not in favour of onion export ban, saying it will hit India's image as a global supplier.
24 Jul, 2013, 12.40 PM IST
- Now, onion to spice up futures trading
Investors’ platter is set to get a new flavour this week as the world’s largest produced and consumed vegetable, onion, would no longer be ...
03 Jul, 2006, 02.38 AM IST